In, indigenous representation in children’s and YA lit, and literature as a cultural celebration for all readers. Learn more ...

Any young people who are interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement or the life of Malcolm X will be engaged by this book as well.

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling ...

While this book is marketed as an adult title, it holds strong teen appeal with a relatable main character who is struggling ...

There is laugh-out-loud humor, and moments where teens will relate to Sara Lin’s cringe-worthy, yet honest behavior ...

Kelley Blue, Portland Public Library, ME (Coordinator); Meg Bowie, Free Library of Philadelphia; Jean Broughton, Vancouver Public Library; Jacqueline Bush, Stratford Library Association; M’issa ...

Are teens really not reading as much as they did in the past? Are teens reading, but in nontraditional formats that are underreported? If surveys focus on book reading, what about teens who do all ...

YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults Blogging Team presents fiction titles published for young adults in the past 14 months that are recommended reading for ages 12 to 18. The purpose of the annual ...

Coordinator, Jodi Kruse; Stephanie Burdic, Kirsta Hutley, Marie LeJeune, Kaitlin Malixi, Melissa Palmer, Allison Riggs, Maryjean Riou, Gia Ruiz, Zoe Smolen, Emily ...

School libraries today feel increasing pressure to reinvent themselves in the face of increasing financial pressures, new media technologies, and a progressively media-savvy population. Their ...

“Books where stuff happens…but easy to read. Not a book for kids.” This is a common readers’ advisory question for reluctant or struggling teen readers (and their adults). Such readers often feel ...

A content analysis of the winners of the Michael L. Printz Award revealed six common content trends: journeys, teenage angst leading to self-actualization, family relationships, romantic relationships ...